Whats the best daily driven 911?

[westcoast911]

I am still on the hunt for a 911,and have looked at everything from 78-89. I like them all,with a strong favour for the 87-89 because of the extra headroom they seem to have(I am 6'3")

I have found fellow pelicans to be a wealth of knowledge and would like to hear who is driving what,and if anyone has found the"ultimate" DD 911.

I have briefly considered a 996,and a boxster...briefly.

I am on the WETcoast,so a car that doesnt leak,and has a functioning defrost is preferred. No real need for A/C,and I am open to a Targa,but do not care for a 911 Cab.

What say the Pelican's ?

[Oh Haha]

Depending on your budget, a 996 would be a great DD.
There is a sweet one for sale in the Pelican classifieds right now for around $27,000.

No affiliation, just wish I had the $$$ to buy it myself.


If you want to stay air-cooled, the 964 models are a pretty good bargain and have improved creature comforts.

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by westcoast911

with a strong favour for the 87-89 ........

You answered your own question. Better, newer faster car. Well worth the several extra thousands of dollars. Less hassles and will appreciate faster than the SC.

I drive an 81 Targa. Nice car and drove it for two years as my only car in Houston. 2X4's sticking out the open roof and all.

[80-911SC]

any 911 .. although everyone says newer better faster ..
my opinion the early ones have more "driving experience" ... though i do find myself looking at 993 and newer ....

but then i just picked up a 73 914 to keep my 1980 911 company ...

Steve

[Arne2]

Don't rule out the pre-G50 Carreras ('84-86). I drive mine several times a week, climate here in Eugene is not all that different than yours in BC.

[timmy2]

Where are you on the wet coast? My '78 targa will roast you out of the car after 3 minutes of driving on max defrost with backdated heat and SSI's!
The ultimate car depends on you. Are you going to work on them yourself or pay someone else? My ultimate one is the one I own, if you get my meaning.
Get the '87 to '89 for a more refined polished machine. Get an earlier one for a more raw experience.

[westcoast911]

Originally Posted by timmy2

Where are you on the wet coast? My '78 targa will roast you out of the car after 3 minutes of driving on max defrost with backdated heat and SSI's!
The ultimate car depends on you. Are you going to work on them yourself or pay someone else? My ultimate one is the one I own, if you get my meaning.
Get the '87 to '89 for a more refined polished machine. Get an earlier one for a more raw experience.

I am in White Rock B.C,which is just across the border from WA. on your way to Vancouver.

[timmy2]

LOL, I know exactly where that is, I used to live in Blaine, sail my old 22' beater around the harbor and marvel at how everyone on the other side of the bay was piled up on top of each other compared to the population in Blaine.
Blaine's Fourth of July fireworks were always great!

[MH911]

I find my 87 to be an awesome DD. but I'm biased.

[Canada Kev]

If you decide you want a <'89 car, I'd try to find a sunroof delete if head room is an issue, though they can be kinda rare in the later ones. The headroom in mine is great. I'm 6' 1" and I have loads of room to spare. I even have my seat closer to the top of its adjustment so I don't feel like I'm sitting in a bucket, peeking over the top of the door.

Didn't they lower the seats for 1986, too?

[woywitka]

Hello fellow Vancouverite!

Have you seen that Green SC from Switzerland on Craigslist?

[timmy2]

6'2" no problem with a Targa for headroom. They don't leak if properly fitted. Pick up an '87 from the US if the 25 year import duty laws are still in effect up there in my former homeland...

[uncle_scott]

Another vote for an 84 Carrera with the 3.2l motor. Great daily driver.

[Ramathorn]

in the seattle CL there is a pretty nice 996 PORSCHE 911 / 996 SUPER CLEAN PRICED 2 SELL TRADES OK if i was in the market for another 911 id probably take a look at it but, a ford raptor is in my near future

[oh snap]

Id drive a 356 daily if I could afford a good one, and Ive never had a bad day running errands in my Carrera, but I think most will agree that 911s get more comfortable as they go on. A 996 is a great car for the money they now cost, though they dont have the air-cooled charm and arent as easy for a DIYer to tinker with.

G50 cars are great but there is nothing wrong with a 915 sc/carrera if you find one too good to pass up. Watch out for 85s though the seat is slightly higher than 84 and 86, I dont have much extra room and Im 6 feet even.

Anyway, you cant go wrong with a 911, I saw 4 others out today while I was running errands in mine (I consider myself lucky to see one). A mid-year, a couple sc/carreras, and a 965, all of them seemed to get around fine.

[Canada Kev]

Originally Posted by timmy2

6'2" no problem with a Targa for headroom. They don't leak if properly fitted. Pick up an '87 from the US if the 25 year import duty laws are still in effect up there in my former homeland...

Anything 15 years and older is the rule in Canada. It's the US that's 25 years.

[Bob Kontak]

Originally Posted by oh snap

nothing wrong with a 915 sc/carrera if you find one too good to pass up.

Only bias for me is that G-50s will outpace 915's in appreciation.

[oh snap]

Originally Posted by Bob Kontak

Only bias for me is that G-50s will outpace 915's in appreciation.

valid point. they command a premium now though as well, so if the right car came along at the right price and happened to be a 915, I wouldn't sweat it too much.

[Blackie911]

I drove a black '87 daily for 7 years around Victoria and loved it- very reluctantly surrendered it for an arena red/ black 993 turbo. Previously had '84 and far prefer the G-50-- you will not regret G50- but get a thorough PPI including detailed engine check!

[westcoast911]

Originally Posted by Ramathorn

in the seattle CL there is a pretty nice 996 PORSCHE 911 / 996 SUPER CLEAN PRICED 2 SELL TRADES OK if i was in the market for another 911 id probably take a look at it but, a ford raptor is in my near future

I saw that car,is it just me,or is that a hell of a deal?